Page 2: Hyde's Animalistic Nature and Jekyll's Inner Conflict
This page focuses on Hyde's animalistic traits and Jekyll's internal struggle with his alter ego. It provides Jekyll and Hyde quotes for each character that highlight their distinct personalities and motivations.
Quote: "The animal within me, licking the chops of memory."
This vivid imagery emphasizes Hyde's bestial nature and suggests that he is slowly taking control over Jekyll's mind.
The mysterious nature of Hyde is explored through the following quote:
Quote: "His family could nowhere be traced; he had never been photographed."
This lack of background information adds to the intrigue surrounding Hyde and raises questions about his true nature.
Jekyll's description of being Hyde is particularly revealing:
Quote: "Lusting to inflict pain"
This quote suggests that Hyde represents Jekyll's repressed desires and darker impulses.
The analysis also examines Hyde's violent actions:
Quote: "The man trampled calmly over the child's body"
This oxymoronic description highlights Hyde's pure evil and lack of empathy.
Quote: "The other snarled aloud with a savage laugh"
The use of sibilance in this quote creates a sound that resembles a snarl, emphasizing Hyde's animalistic nature.
Jekyll's admission of pleasure in violence is explored:
Quote: "I mauled the unresisting body, tasting delight from every blow."
This disturbing revelation highlights the sadistic aspects of Jekyll's personality when transformed into Hyde.
The theme of duality is further emphasized through the juxtaposition of good and evil:
Highlight: The oxymoron "pure evil" reflects the theme of duality present throughout the novel.
